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Spring rumblings: Astros, Pedro, a young Brave

By Jayson Stark

Thursday, March 19, 2009

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The strange spring of 2009 rumbles on … HELLO, HOUSTON: Clubs that have spoken with the Astros say that in the wake of the loss of Aaron Boone, they'll give Chris Johnson every opportunity to win Boone's spot as a platoon third baseman and utility man. But here are a few names that could still show up on their shopping list in the next two weeks: Juan Uribe (Giants), Jose Bautista (Blue Jays) and Jeff Baker (Rockies). USELESS SPRING TIDBIT OF THE CENTURY: Has any team ...

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